Corn & Small Grains Agronomist - Research & Teaching Lead

Southern Weed Science Society; Mississippi; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University in Mississippi is seeking a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor with a 70% research and 30% teaching appointment in corn and small grain agronomics, starting January 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized program, collaborate across departments, supervise graduate students, teach a Grain Crops production course, and pursue extramural funding.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Agronomy, Crop or Soil Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• ABD considered.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Organizational and leadership abilities; collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized research program in corn and small grains agronomy.
• Teach a Grain Crops production course and supervise graduate students.
• Publish in refereed journals and seek extramural funding.
• Collaborate with faculty across departments and with outside institutions.

Skills

Corn production

Crop physiology

Crop ecology

Tillage systems

Soil fertility

Nutrient management

Precision agriculture

Statistics

Irrigation management

Agronomy

Education

PhD in Agronomy / Crop Science / Soil Science

Job description

Mississippi State University in Mississippi is seeking a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor with a 70% research and 30% teaching appointment in corn and small grain agronomics, starting January 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a nationally recognized program, collaborate across departments, supervise graduate students, teach a Grain Crops production course, and pursue extramural funding.